Cost Engineer, Quantum Hardware & Design-to-Cost

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xanadu in Toronto is seeking a Cost Engineer to lead bottom-up cost modeling and design-to-cost initiatives across photonic quantum hardware. You will bridge Hardware Design, Manufacturing Operations and Strategic Sourcing, building granular cost models for PCBs, photonic assemblies, and enclosures, guiding supplier negotiations and ensuring target margins.

Required are a 3+ year background in should-cost engineering, proficiency with aPriori/Costimator, and strong Excel/Python skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years in should-cost engineering, product cost estimation, or technical strategic sourcing in a complex hardware environment.
• Proficiency in Clean-Sheet Analysis, Bottom-Up Costing, and Value Engineering (VAVE).
• Strong working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, PCB fabrication, sheet metal, enclosure assembly) with exposure to optics/photonics.
• Hands-on experience with cost-estimation software (aPriori, Costimator) and Excel/Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up cost models for electronic assemblies, tooling, mechanical enclosures, and photonic hardware.
• Quantify cost impact of component selection, packaging, manufacturing steps, and test yields.
• Support procurement negotiations with data-driven cost insights.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities via material substitutions and simplified assembly.

Skills

Bottom-Up Cost Modeling

Should-cost Engineering

Value Engineering (VAVE)

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Supplier Negotiation

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Excel

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

aPriori

Costimator

Excel

Python

Job description

Xanadu in Toronto is seeking a Cost Engineer to lead bottom-up cost modeling and design-to-cost initiatives across photonic quantum hardware. You will bridge Hardware Design, Manufacturing Operations and Strategic Sourcing, building granular cost models for PCBs, photonic assemblies, and enclosures, guiding supplier negotiations and ensuring target margins.

Required are a 3+ year background in should-cost engineering, proficiency with aPriori/Costimator, and strong Excel/Python skills.